Kamal Nath to inaugurate South Asia's largest construction equipment expo, CII Excon 2009

Excon to feature participation of  425 Exhibitors including  country pavilions from UK, Germany, Italy and China.

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising Excon 2009 – the 5th International Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Trade Fair between November 25th – 29th, 2009 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru.   Government of Karnataka is the Partner State for Excon 2009.

Addressing a Press Conference in Bangalore today, Mr Vipin Sondhi, Chairman, Excon 2009 and Managing Director & CEO, JCB India Ltd said,  “with a participation of 425 companies including 135 from overseas,  Excon is South Asia’s  largest trade fair for construction equipment Industry”.

Mr Kamal Nath, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road, Transport & Highways, Government of India has kindly agreed to inaugurate Excon 2009 Exhibition on                        25th November 2009 at  Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru.

Coinciding with Excon 2009, the Indian Earthmoving and Construction Equipment Industry Ltd, the Sector Partner jointly with CII is organizing a Conference on “Construction Equipment Industry” on 26th November 2009 at the same venue.  Mr Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Government of India has kindly consented to deliver the Inaugural Address at the Conference.  The conference would focus on the global construction equipment trends, challenges in implementation of large infrastructure projects and issues in financing of construction equipments.

Mr Sondhi said that Excon would support the ambitious plans of Government of India on infrastructure development by demonstrating the technological advancement and engineering skills of Indian construction equipment industry.  

Excon 2009 would also aim in addressing the challenges in building India’s infrastructure in an ecologically sustainable manner with thrust on rural connectivity and inclusive growth said Mr Sondhi.

Mr Sondhi further said that Excon would provide an excellent platform for global players in the construction equipment industry to tap the huge business opportunity in the infrastructure sector in view of the thrust focus accorded by the Government of India for the growth of infrastructure sector.

To achieve a new vision of growth, the Planning Commission, Government of India has estimated a planned investment of US $ 500 billion in infrastructure in the Eleventh Five Year Plan (2007-2012).  The investment in the roads sector during the 11th plan is projected at US$ 93.11 billion.  The roads and highways sector would require an investment of about US$ 12.36 billion in the next three years. 

Excon would showcase the latest advancements in construction engineering products, equipment & technology with specific emphasis on efficiency, productivity, safety,  environment protection and construction quality.

Excon will have participation of 425 companies spread over a display area of                1, 40,000 Sq. Mts besides country pavilions from UK, Germany, Italy and China.   Over 30,000  business and trade visitors are expected to visit  Excon from all over the country and from abroad.

Some of the key focus areas of this exhibition include;:

• Showcase the wide varieties of Equipments, Technology & Products with specific emphasis on efficiency, productivity, environment & safety 
• Showcase the latest developments & advancements in construction equipments & technologies through live demonstrations
• Showcase India’s manufacturing excellence in components and aggregates for the construction equipment industry
• An opportunity for industry to provide their customers an "on-ground equipment experience" 
• Create B2B linkages & offer a business platform for companies to network.

Today India is the second fastest growing economy in the world despite the global slowdown. Investments in infrastructure would play a key role in combating slowdown. While a lot has to be done in the infrastructure sectors - both economic and social - the Government of India has been conscious to find avenues to increase the expenditure in the infrastructure sector to provide impetus to the economy & the industry. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been playing a pioneering role in developing the Construction Equipment Industry in India through the biennial event Excon - Largest Construction Equipment event in this part of Asia.

Excon 2009 will also have comprehensive facilities including a helicopter service between Bangalore International Airport  and venue with an option for an aerial tour of Excon 2009.